HESI Dental Hygiene - Provisions (Version 2) questions
with verified answers
Which assessment supplies the most accurate account of a patients dietary
habits?
A. 3 day food diary
B. 24 hour recall
C. food frequency questionnaire
D. anthropometric measurements Ans✓✓ -A. 3 day food diary
The periodontal examination of a 51 year old male confirms the development of a
type II embrasure w/localized areas of slight-mod gingival recession. Which aid is
recommended for effective interdental cleaning in this area?
A. end tufted brush
B. shred resistant dental floss
C. floss threader
D. interdental proxy brush Ans✓✓ -D. interdental proxy brush
Each of the following post-op instructions should be provided for the patient after
periodontal surgery EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. east a soft, balanced diet
B. use an extra soft tooth brush
C. limit physical activity
D. rinse gently to control bleeding Ans✓✓ -D. rinse gently to control bleeding
Composite and porcelain restorations should be protected with a thin layer of
water based lubricant before applying sodium fluoride. Dental sealants are
,unaffected by the application of any fluoride treatment and require no protective
measure.
A. the first statement is true and the second is false
B. both statements are true
C. both statements are false
D. the first statement is false and the second is true Ans✓✓ -C. both statements
are false
Which statement is true regarding the purpose of polishing teeth?
A. increases sealant penetration
B. increases uptake of fluoride
C. considered a cosmetic procedure
D. necessary to impede buildup of new plaque Ans✓✓ -C. considered a cosmetic
procedure
What is the most appropriate radiographic recommendation for a patient
presenting with extensive dental work and at risk for decay?
A. four vertical bitewings and a panorex
B. a full mouth periapical series
C. two horizontal bitewings and a panorex
D. one maxillary pediatric occlusal Ans✓✓ -B. a full mouth periapical series
Each of the following could be mistaken for dental caries on a dental images
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A. cervical burn out
B. restorative material
,C. radiopaque bases
D. attrition and abrasion Ans✓✓ -C. radiopaque bases
Each of the following is an interdental aid used for effective plaque removal of
type two embrasures EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION.
A. floss threader
B. interdental brush
C. toothpick
D. texture floss Ans✓✓ -A. floss threader
Which description depicts the varying width of the periodontal ligament?
A. thinner in apical area
B. thinner in function teeth
C. thicker in areas of tension
D. thicker in nonfunctioning teeth Ans✓✓ -C. thicker in areas of tension
Each of the following is a manifestation of moderate dental anxiety EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A. slurred speech
B. quick answers
C. sweating
D. overwillingness to cooperate Ans✓✓ -A. slurred speech
During x-ray exposure, why is it important to maintain the tooth and film in a
parallel relationship?
, A. decreases image magnification
B. minimizes dimensional distortion
C. eliminates penumbra
D. enhances image sharpness Ans✓✓ -B. minimizes dimensional distortion
A. 4 year old patient lives in a community where the concentration of fluoride in
the drinking water is 0.5 ppm. What is the recommended fluoride supplement
dose, in milligrams, to prescribe daily for this patient?
A. none
B. 0.50
C. 0.25
D. 1.00 Ans✓✓ -C. 0.25
The dental hygienist fails to inform the patient the tip of the scaling instrument
broke in the patient's mouth. This is an example of:
A. assault
B. defamation
C. battery
D. negligence Ans✓✓ -D. negligence
The dental hygienist post dates of a treatment appointment on an insurance
form. This is an example of:
A. assault and battery
B. tort law
C. criminal law
D. civil law Ans✓✓ -C. criminal law
with verified answers
Which assessment supplies the most accurate account of a patients dietary
habits?
A. 3 day food diary
B. 24 hour recall
C. food frequency questionnaire
D. anthropometric measurements Ans✓✓ -A. 3 day food diary
The periodontal examination of a 51 year old male confirms the development of a
type II embrasure w/localized areas of slight-mod gingival recession. Which aid is
recommended for effective interdental cleaning in this area?
A. end tufted brush
B. shred resistant dental floss
C. floss threader
D. interdental proxy brush Ans✓✓ -D. interdental proxy brush
Each of the following post-op instructions should be provided for the patient after
periodontal surgery EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. east a soft, balanced diet
B. use an extra soft tooth brush
C. limit physical activity
D. rinse gently to control bleeding Ans✓✓ -D. rinse gently to control bleeding
Composite and porcelain restorations should be protected with a thin layer of
water based lubricant before applying sodium fluoride. Dental sealants are
,unaffected by the application of any fluoride treatment and require no protective
measure.
A. the first statement is true and the second is false
B. both statements are true
C. both statements are false
D. the first statement is false and the second is true Ans✓✓ -C. both statements
are false
Which statement is true regarding the purpose of polishing teeth?
A. increases sealant penetration
B. increases uptake of fluoride
C. considered a cosmetic procedure
D. necessary to impede buildup of new plaque Ans✓✓ -C. considered a cosmetic
procedure
What is the most appropriate radiographic recommendation for a patient
presenting with extensive dental work and at risk for decay?
A. four vertical bitewings and a panorex
B. a full mouth periapical series
C. two horizontal bitewings and a panorex
D. one maxillary pediatric occlusal Ans✓✓ -B. a full mouth periapical series
Each of the following could be mistaken for dental caries on a dental images
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A. cervical burn out
B. restorative material
,C. radiopaque bases
D. attrition and abrasion Ans✓✓ -C. radiopaque bases
Each of the following is an interdental aid used for effective plaque removal of
type two embrasures EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION.
A. floss threader
B. interdental brush
C. toothpick
D. texture floss Ans✓✓ -A. floss threader
Which description depicts the varying width of the periodontal ligament?
A. thinner in apical area
B. thinner in function teeth
C. thicker in areas of tension
D. thicker in nonfunctioning teeth Ans✓✓ -C. thicker in areas of tension
Each of the following is a manifestation of moderate dental anxiety EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A. slurred speech
B. quick answers
C. sweating
D. overwillingness to cooperate Ans✓✓ -A. slurred speech
During x-ray exposure, why is it important to maintain the tooth and film in a
parallel relationship?
, A. decreases image magnification
B. minimizes dimensional distortion
C. eliminates penumbra
D. enhances image sharpness Ans✓✓ -B. minimizes dimensional distortion
A. 4 year old patient lives in a community where the concentration of fluoride in
the drinking water is 0.5 ppm. What is the recommended fluoride supplement
dose, in milligrams, to prescribe daily for this patient?
A. none
B. 0.50
C. 0.25
D. 1.00 Ans✓✓ -C. 0.25
The dental hygienist fails to inform the patient the tip of the scaling instrument
broke in the patient's mouth. This is an example of:
A. assault
B. defamation
C. battery
D. negligence Ans✓✓ -D. negligence
The dental hygienist post dates of a treatment appointment on an insurance
form. This is an example of:
A. assault and battery
B. tort law
C. criminal law
D. civil law Ans✓✓ -C. criminal law
